Caerphilly students have volunteered to provide free hairdressing to patients at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital.The Hair and Beauty students, from The College Ystrad Mynach, have given up their time to put their…
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Hundreds watch Armed Forces Parade
Hundreds of people turned out to show their support for the armed forces last week as a parade and flag raising ceremony was held to mark Armed Forces Day.A short parade, led…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David says no to pay rise
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has reacted strongly to suggestions that MPs may be offered a £10,000 pay increase.The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is considering awarding Members of Parliament a…
Caerphilly primary school given Fairtrade and Green Flag status
A Caerphilly primary school has been awarded with a Green Flag in addition to gaining Fairtrade School status.The two awards were given to St James Primary School in Caerphilly for the pupils’…
MP welcomes guardianship proposals for missing people
New proposals to give extra help to families of missing people are a step forward, Labour’s Islwyn MP Chris Evans has said.Justice Minister Helen Grant recently announced proposals to create a new…
Student of the year award for adult learner from Rhymney
Thomas Rudge, a student from the Rhymney Valley, has been crowned The College Ystrad Mynach UHOVI Learner of the Year 2013.Thomas was awarded the accolade at the UHOVI (Universities Heads of the…
88% satisfied with Arriva Trains Wales, but fares could be better value
Arriva Trains Wales passengers remain largely satisfied by the company’s service despite fewer travellers believing the company delivers value for money.According to the latest National Passenger Survey, carried out by watchdog Passenger…
IPCC investigating Gwent Police sergeant for alleged sexual offences
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating allegations of sexual offences and abuses of power by a Gwent Police sergeant.The 46-year-old unnamed custody sergeant has been suspended since the investigation began…
Asbestos work begins at Cwmcarn High School
Work has started to remove asbestos at Cwmcarn High School with pupils expected to return for the start of the new school year in September.Chair of Governors Gary Thomas said: “Local people…
Appeal for information after dog attack in Gilfach
Police are appealing for information following a dog attack in Gilfach.An elderly man was walking his dog on the playing fields in Vere Street, Gilfach, on June 28, when a mastiff type…